The soy complex held most of the CBOT’s excitement today as soybeans and soymeal rallied sharply. Soyoil marked a new high for its move but ended slightly lower amid profit taking. Similarly, wheat strengthened overnight but was dragged lower by a flat corn market. U.S. farmers became aggressive sellers/hedgers on the rally above $3.50 and that limited rally potential in corn. Friday’s trade did not change the major direction for corn or soybeans, but the wheat market looks like it may correct some next week. Livestock futures were sharply lower as traders liquidate longs amid an emerging bear market. The U.S. weather forecast for the coming week features hot temperatures for every area that is not getting rain leftover f...
What You Need to Know Today: The corn and soybean markets closed slightly higher in low-volume trade. The wheat market was mixed, with HRW continuing its downward trek on improved moisture. As expected, the bearish cattle on feed report drove down cattle prices and pulled hogs down with it. Mi...
Monday, 25 May is a U.S. holiday, and both the markets and our office will be closed. Please note that the next issue of Ag Perspectives will be published on Tuesday, 26 May. The WPI staff wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend...
USDA’s monthly cattle on feed report was released today. The total number of cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity amounted to 11.6 million head, 102 percent of last year. Source: USDA, WPI Placements were up, but part of that is attributable to persistent drought c...
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Infrastructure investment due diligence
On behalf of a Canadian oilseed processer WPI's team provided market analysis, econometric modeling and financial due diligence in support of a $24 million-dollar investment in a Ukrainian crush plant. Consistent with WPI's findings, local production to supply the plant and the facility's output have expanded exponentially since the investment. WPI has conducted parallel work on behalf of U.S., South American and European clients, both private and public, in the agri-food space.